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John Workman Obituary
November 29, 1939 - January 10, 2018
Durham
John Sherwood Workman, age 78, died unexpectedly Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at Duke University Medical Pavilion following surgery for a brief illness. A Durham native, he was born to the late John Sherwood Workman, Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Workman.
John graduated from Durham High School and later served in the National Guard Reserves. He worked at Liggett and Myers Research Labs several years before opening Shrimp Boats Restaurant which he operated for the better part of 28 years. For the past 20 years he had been self employed as a medical courier where he developed many meaningful friendships. John was a member of New Hope Church where he and Faye worshiped and served faithfully at the Hillsborough campus.
Mr. Workman is survived by his wife Faye King Workman of 47 years, his two children, Stephanie Workman Broer and husband Eric of Raleigh, NC; Lori Kane and husband John of Durham, NC; five grandchildren , John Reece Broer, Cameron Renee Broer, Devon Couch, Derek Tarrant and Christopher Tarrant and nine great- grandchildren, one sister, Jean Connor Ferguson. He was preceded in death by two brothers, William and Robert Matthews.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 Monday, January 15, 2018, at New Hope Church Central Campus, 7619 Fayetteville Road, Durham, NC 27713 with Pastor Chris Peltz officiating. A private burial will follow. Friends may visit with the family from 2-5 pm on Sunday, January 14, 2018 at Hall-Wynne Funeral Service in Durham.
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Laura Fairley
February 5, 2018
Faye,
So sorry to hear about John's passing. Prayers are with you
January 22, 2018
Faye and family, I just heard today that John had passed away. I am so sorry. What a dean man he was, and what a dear woman you are. I wish I knew about his passing. I would have loved to attend his service. You two meant so much to Michael and me.
Pahnea Ratty
Ralph Walton
January 15, 2018
Faye and family:
Please accept our condolences. How well we remember the enjoyable times spent with you and John when we visited Fritz and Diane in Durham. John was a true gentleman and good person.
Sincerely,
Ralph Walton and Pat Millett
Columbus, Ohio
Jennifer Barker
January 15, 2018
Sending prayers & love always...God Bless your family. ~ The Beverly & R.W. Barker Family
John Thompson
January 15, 2018
John, you were an example of the pinnacle of a gentleman. From tennis at Hollow Rock, Shrimp Boat and your time at DDI, I treasured the visits with you and your words of wisdom and of kindness. You have been an example to me of how to live.
I have, and continue , to think of you often.
As saddened as I am, I can only imagine how tough this is for your family. 78 years was a great gift, but we always want more.
Thank you for touching my life. I learned so much from you.
Dr T.
Aka John Thompson MD
JAKE CADDELL
January 14, 2018
A LONG TIME FRIEND THE BEST SYMPATHY TO FAMILY JAKE CADDELL
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